10 There is severe discipline for one who forsakes the way; one who hates a rebuke will die.(A)
10 Discipline is severe for those who abandon the way; those who hate correction will die.
11 Evil people seek only rebellion, but a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
11 Evil people seek only rebellion; a cruel messenger will be sent against them.
18 The one who lives alone is self-indulgent, showing contempt for all sound judgment.[a]
18 Unfriendly people look out for themselves; they bicker with sensible people.
3 One’s own folly leads to ruin, yet the heart rages against the Lord.(A)
3 People’s own folly corrupts their way, but their hearts rage against the Lord.
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